With $20,000 already committed by Kiama Council and another $38,000 pledged by our sponsors, momentum is building as we work towards our $100,000 goal to bring the Kiama NYE Sky Show back in 2026.
Following many years of successful NYE Sky Shows, the 2025 event was cancelled due to financial constraints. Strong community support for its return has prompted Council to pursue a partnership-led model for 2026.
Cedar on Collins and Kiama Business Network have each committed $10,000, One Fitness and The Sebel Kiama have each committed $5,000, South Break Media has committed $5,000, Saltwater Kiama has committed $2,000, and Tiny Tins has committed $1,000 towards bringing Kiama's New Year's Eve Sky Show back in 2026.
Council called on local businesses and organisations to partner with us and help bring the New Year's Eve fireworks back to Kiama.
Council committed $20,000 towards the event, subject to sufficient external funding being secured through sponsorships or grants.
Community feedback highlighted the event's social value, while a report by Sparrowly Group identified options for delivering a future New Year's Eve celebration.
The fireworks and associated entertainment could not proceed within Council's available budget.
Watch Mayor Cameron McDonald explain why this campaign matters to the Kiama community and how local businesses can help bring the celebration back.
Sponsorship options range from $1,000 to $50,000, with recognition across event marketing, media activity, digital channels and onsite delivery. Note that there may be more than one Major Sponsor and Live Music Sponsor.
Flagship recognition, major campaign exposure, event-day branding and tailored activations.
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High-profile recognition across event promotion, digital channels and onsite activity.
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Associate your organisation with the event's food and hospitality precinct.
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Support event entertainment and receive webpage, program and MC recognition.
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Support local talent and receive recognition across event channels.
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No. The event can only proceed if sufficient sponsorship and external funding are secured to ensure operational requirements can be met.
The funding target is $100,000 which is the cost to deliver the event in it's current form. Council has committed $20,000, leaving $80,000 to be secured externally.
Once all external funding options have been exhausted within the available timeframe, Council will look to delivering a small NYE activation in Hindmarsh Park that does not include fireworks.
Potential in-kind and tailored partnership opportunities can be discussed with the event team.
Sponsors will receive recognition commensurate with their level of support, which may include branding across event marketing and communications, on-site signage, digital promotion, acknowledgement at the event, and tailored activation opportunities. Major sponsors will also be recognised as key partners in helping bring back this much-loved community event.
The cost of a drone show was quoted to be between 40- 70% higher than fireworks.